Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3,322, Stephen Ellis, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Ellis, Stephen Sally
R 3,322
CONTENTS

Virginia
16.394
Joshua Ellis
of Portsmouth in the State of Va who was a Pvt. in the by Captain of the Regt by Col. Burwell in the Va line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per mth to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of Augt. 1834 and Sub R. Dumbree Q.C. Lawrenceville, Va
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 40 Sem-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept — 10
$ 50 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by A. Rice Clerk Book E Vol. 6 Page 7
The interest hereon is subject to the claim of Mrs. Ellis, wife of the late Joshua Ellis, deceased.

Stephen Ellis
20773

State of Virginia Brunswick County ss.
On this 26 day of November 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the County Court of Brunswick Now sitting, Stephen Ellis a resident of Meherrin Parish in the County of Brunswick and State of Virginia aged sixty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his Oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. That he entered the service of the United States in the year 1781. as a drafted Militia man in the County of Mecklenburg, and served a tour of three Months under Captain Asa Oliver, Maj. Purnis Jones, the only Field Officers recollected. That in the same year he served another tour of three months under Captain Stephen Mabry, Lewis Burwell Colonel, as a drafted man, and was stationed in the Town of Gloucester for the purpose, as he was informed, of preventing the escape of Tarleton, there were a number of French Officers and Soldiers at that place, but does not recollect the names of any of the Officers. He was never out of the State of Virginia, was in no Battle - and has no documentary evidence, and does not at this time recollect of any person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State. Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid. Stephen Ellis
We John Pritchett a clergyman and Josiah Floyd residing in the County of Brunswick hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Stephen Ellis who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be sixty nine years of Age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution.

and that we concur in that Opinion. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Fritchett Sen r Josiah Floyd
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that John Fritchett Sen r who has signed the proceeding Certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the County of Brunswick, and that that Josiah Floyd who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said County, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Virginia
Brunswick County Court
I Robert Tinnell Clerk of the Court of Brunswick County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Stephen Ellis for a pension.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said Court this third day of December, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and in the fifty seventh year of our foundation.
W. Tinnell

State of Virginia
Brumley County Court
On this 26 th day of December 1833 personally appeared in open Court, before the County Court of Brumley now sitting Stephen Ellis born in Prince George County and State of Virginia, and now a resident in the County of Brumley aged sixty nine years, but has no record of his age, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 That he was drafted and entered the service of the United States as a private under Captain James  Longstreet  Asa Pleas in the County of Mecklenburg and served a term of three months, that he has forgotten who commanded the regiment, and the only Field Officers that he now remembers was Maj. Burns Jones - That in the same year in the same County he served another term as a private, being drafted, under Capt. Stephen Mabry of three months, the regiment was commanded by Colo. Lewis Barwell no other field Officers recollected he was stationed in the Town of Glanton for the purpose as he was informed of prevented the escape of Tarleton there were a number of French officers and soldiers at that place, but does not recollect the names of the Officers. That he was in no battle, was not marched out of the State of Virginia, and that his tours of duty were performed at Cabin Point and in the neighborhood upon James River and at Glanton - That he

has No Documentary evidence to prove his services, and that by reason of old age, and the loss of memory he cannot at this time recollect of any person who can testify to his services. He hereby relinquishes any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State. Subscribed & sworn to the day and year aforesaid Stephen Ellis
We John T Weaver a clergyman and Charles Cordle residing in the County of Brunswick hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Stephen Ellis who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration, that we believe him to be sixty nine years old; that he is reputed & believed in the Neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid, — John T Weaver C. Cordle
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Sol- dier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that John T. Weaver who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman resident in the County of Brunswick, and that Charles Cordle who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said County, and is a credible person, and that their Statement is entitled to credit —

Virginia -
Pittsylvania County to wit:
I Robert Turnbull Clerk of the Court of Pittsylvania County, do hereby certify that the forego- ing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Stephen Ellis for a pension -
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and annexed the seal of the said Court, this first day of July, One Thousand eight hundred and thirty three, and in the fifty seventh year of our foundation -
Robt Turnbull

State of Virginia } ss. Brunswick County }
On this 4 th day of June 1842, personally appeared before me William Sett (one of the acting Magistrates, in & for the County & State aforesaid) Sally Ellis, aged Seventy eight, yrs, who, being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836;
That she is the widow of Stephen Ellis, who was a Militia Soldier, and a Pensioner at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum that resided in Brunswick County, Virginia, that belonged to the Va. Militia; She further declared that she was married to the said Stephen Ellis, on the 13 th day of December 17, Hundred and Seventy eight; — That her husband, the aforesaid Stephen Ellis, died on the 10 th day of December, 18 hundred and thirty four; and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before William Sett J.P. Sally her X Ellis, mark

State of Virginia Brunswick County } as I certify that I am well acquainted with Sally Ellis, who, hath this day sworn to & subscribed the within declaration and that she is the widow of the Identical Stephen Ellis who, was a Pensioner of this County that died some Seven years past, — I also, further certify that she is now a widow, and has never married since her said husband Stephen Ellis died, and that, by reason of bodily infirmity, she is unable to attend Court, — Given under My hand & Seal this 4 th day of June A.D. 18 hundred and Forty two, (1842)
Wm L. Pitt Seal.
Brunswick County, State of Virginia - } I William J. Ellis, of the County & State aforesaid, Certify On Oath, that, I was for many years acquainted, with the above named Stephen Ellis, who, was a pensioner, and his wife Sally (whose Maiden name was Shell), that, the said Stephen Ellis, died on the 10 th day of December 18 hundred and thirty four, and that the said Sally Ellis is now a widow & has never married since her said husband Stephen Ellis died.
Sworn to & Subscribed before Me, the 4 th day of June 1842 Wm J. Ellis Wm L. Pitt
I certify that, I am well acquainted with William J. Ellis who, hath sworn to & Subscribed the above Certificate, & that, he is a Credible person, and is to be believed On Oath
Given under My hand & Seal This 4 th day of June A.D. 1842 Wm L. Pitt Seal

State of Virginia } County of Brunswick } To wit
On this 5 th day of October A.D. 1852. Personally appeared before me William Lett. a justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid William Moseley aged Fifty three years. a resident of Brunswick County who being duly sworn according to law. declares that he is intimately acquainted with Sally Ellis who is a very old Lady and living in Brunswick County Virginia that he has lived a near neighbour to her for many years. That the said Sally Ellis is the indentured widow of Stephen Ellis dec d who was a revolutionary pensioner and who died in the year 1834. that he knew the said Sally Ellis before the death of her said husband to be recognized as the wife of the said Stephen Ellis and that she is now regarded as the widow of the said Stephen Ellis dec d . In the whole neighbourhood in which she lives
William Moseley
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I certify that I believe the said William Moseley to be of the age above stated that he is a credible witness And that I am acquainted with the said Sally Ellis referred to above and have every reason to believe she is the widow of

of Stephen Ellis who was a revolutionary Pensioner William L. P. P.
State of Virginia -
Brunswick County to wit.
I. E. R. Turnbull clerk of the County Court of Brunswick in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that Wm. Litt who has given the above certificate was at the time of signing the same a justice of the peace for the said County and that the signature to the said certificate purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 11 th day of October 1832 in the 77 th year of our foundation
E. R. Turnbull

Stephen Ellis  Bible.
Stephen Ellis was born Octr 19 th 1764 and was married Decr. 13 th 1790
Sally Ellis his wife was born 9 th July 1770
Polly Ellis daughter was born Oct 19 th 1791
John Ellis was born Feb. 18 th 1793
Cynthia S. Ellis & Patsy B Ellis was born Decr 20 th 1795
Green B. Ellis was born 30 th April 1798
Byron Ellis was born January 12 — 1800
Myatt Ellis was born 8 January — 1802
Lucy S. Ellis was born Decr. 20. 1803
Ira Ellis was born Feb. 3 rd 1806
Tatnai Ellis was born 8 April 1808
William J. Ellis was born 17 Decr 1811
Apr 29/53
Mr Cole and myself have decided that this is the copy of the Record of fines to the disturbance made on the 3 rd of June 1845. W. B.

Richmond Va Nov 6 th 1852
W. H. H. H.
James E. Heath
Sir
In reply to yours of 25 th Sept r last with regard to the Revolutionary Pension case of "Sally Ellis widow of Stephen J. D r who was a pensioner under act 7 th Nov r 32" will enclose to you as a further evidence the affidavit of Com d Morelly. also a paper purporting to be a copy of the Family record. and that it would seem from a letter received by me that the Bible record of Stephen Ellis the one first kept by his family informs me the pension office required of him before he could obtain his pension that one must be copied from the original the
Respectfully
Yours O th S r
W. H. H. Martin

20773
Stephen Bliss (pa)
Adm rs as private 12 months $20- Return c m
R. Turnbull. C C Brunswick Co Lawrenceville N.C.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
14 May — 185
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Stephen Ellis, Brunswick Co. Va.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     drafted '89 3 1 st Cap t Oliver Col o Jones. none 60. Hicklingburg 8 th Brady.   — " — 3 " Cap t Ellabury Col o Burwell  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the
and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
□ The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration. }
W. L. P. [unintelligible] Clerk

February 12, 1937
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RA-J/EEL
Stephen Ellis-R.3322
Mrs. Nester C. Howard 1408 Cedar Street Owensboro, Kentucky
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Stephen Ellis, who served in the Virginia troops.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 3322, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of Stephen Ellis, the only soldier of that name who served with the Virginia troops, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Stephen Ellis was born in Prince George County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Stephen Ellis enlisted in 1781, served two tours of three months each as a private in Captain Asa Oliver's Company under Major Burns Jones and in Captain Stephen Mabrey's Company, Colonel Lewis Burwell's Virginia Regiment and was stationed at Cabin Point on the James River and at Gloucester, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 26, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Meherrin(or Meharia) Parish, Brunswick County, Virginia and gave his age as sixty-nine years.
He died December 10 or 11(both dates are shown, 1834, place not stated.
One Sally Ellis applied, June 4, 1842, as the widow of Stephen Ellis, for the pension which might have been due on account of his service in the Revolutionary War. She made two other applications for such pension, also, one in 1845, the other in 1852. She gave
Did not give birth date here as record was considered as possibly of error
Col Lewis Burwell only officer identified in letter
From here - Mrs. F. dictated contents of letter. Data inserted and by E.L.

her age in 1842 as seventy-eight years, in 1845, as seventy-four years and in 1852, as eighty-two years. Her residence at the time of all her applications was Brunswick County, Virginia. In the papers in her applications, she stated that her husband, Stephen Ellis, served in the Virginia troops in the Revolutionary War and that he received a pension for his service.
In 1842, she stated that she married Stephen Ellis December 13, 1778, and that her maiden name was Sally Shell. A copy of a marriage bond shows date, November 24, 1778 and was signed by Stephen Ellis and Stephen Shell. It was issued in Warren County, North Carolina. No relationship of said Stephen Shell to Sally Shell was shown. In 1845, she stated that she was married to Stephen Ellis December 13, 1790, and in 1852, she made the same statement. In 1852, in support of her claim for pension what was purported to be a family record was submitted, which follows:
Stephen Ellis was born October 19, 1764 and was married December 13, 1790. Sally Ellis, his wife, was born July 9, 1770.
  Polly Ellis, Daughter . . . . .  born  October 19, 1791.     John Ellis . . . . .  "  February 18, 1793.     Cynthia S. Ellis and Patcy B. Ellis . . . . .  "  December 20, 1795.     Green B. Ellis . . . . .  "  April 3, 1798.     Byron Ellis . . . . .  "  January 12, 1800.     Wyatt Ellis . . . . .  "  " 8, 1802.     Lucy S. Ellis . . . . .  "  December 20, 1803.     Ira Ellis . . . . .  "  February 3, 1806.     Tatnai Ellis. . . . .  "  April 8, 1808.     William I. Ellis. . . . .  "  December 17, 1811; in 1842, Wil  liam I. Ellis was a resident of       Brunswick County, Virginia.  
Her claims for pension were never allowed because she never proved definitely her age or the date of her marriage.
Sally Ellis died January 23, 1858.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

(3-224.)
No. 3322  g
_____, Ex'r.
REJECTED
Req. No 3322
OLD WAR WIDOW.
Sally Ellis of the widow of Stephen Ellis. Pri, Col. Burwell of troops
Printed list of 1852 at shows cause of pension "Date of marriage required other claim."
_____, 18 _____
Clerk.
Application filed: _____, 18 _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
1937 Feb 12/ Skirt No. Mrs. Neeley to Leonard Ed

Rev War
8401.
INVALID.
File No. 8401
Stephen Ellis Bi Rev War
Act: June 7 th '32
Index: Vol. 1 Page 112
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan-22-1937 Owensboro Kentucky Bureau of Pensions - Revolutionary War Section-
Will you please Send me the service record of F. S. Va.  Stephan Ellis S, L; A. July 21 - 1777 - I find his name listed by M c Allister, on Page 205 sec. 264 Goochland Co. Va., of his "Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War" Thanks -
Mrs. Nester C. Howard 1408 Cedar St. Owensboro - Kentucky

3322 R
Sally Ellis, widow of Stephen Ellis Act 1836 & 1838 - Owing to the misrepresentations as to date of marriage, &c Letter June 6. 1853 to J. K. Martin, & the Appearance of fraud, the case was rejected & pensioner died soon after - The papers were sent March 13 1853 to Senate Comt on pensions - Her husband was pensioned See Adm t Files N o 8401
Papers returned Augt 1883
Papers to Congress

Stephen Ellis - See Slip in ref t , file N o 3322 of his widow Sally Ellis, papers of which sent to Senate Com te on Pensions

Sally Ellis of Stephens Virginia Suspended Set 28 June 1853 same June 6. 1853 Rejected same June 6. 1853 7 th July 1838
14. 727 Sally Ellis wid of Stephen & p.w. to J. K. Mart. Set 25 Sept 1853 same June 6. 1853 S. D. B. atkins May 25/59 7 th July 1838

Mr. K. Martin
Sept. 25/52

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Pension Office,
Sept. 25, 1852.
Sir:
I have and examined and filed under Act of 7 July 1835 the application of Sally Ellis widow of Stephen off who was a pensioner under Act of 7 June 1832. The original family register referred to in the affidavit of Mr. Blanch should be sent here as we never receive copies when the originals are known to be in existence. She should also prove by old persons and neighbors that she is the identical person who was the wife of Stephen Ellis the pensioner.
John K. Martin Esq. Richmond Va.

Spencer, Va.
Dear Sir,
Sept. 1861
Secretary of War
Peterboro, N.H.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
394-32-64

Petersburg Va. May 25 1859
George C. Whiting Esq. Dear Sir,
I enclose a letter of Request from James Bridson Esq. of Sally Ellis widow of Stephen Ellis who was a Pensioner under the Act of the 7 June 1832 - he said (it is said and can be, and I believe, has already been proved) on Dec. 1834 and Sally Ellis his widow died in January 1858. - they were married as appears by their Bible record in December 1790 - he was pensioned at the rate of $20 per Annum & I suppose his Adm. would be enti- tled to receive that Amount from Dec. 1834 to Jan. 1858 - they having been married previous to 1794 or 1800 - As that If he is entitled - he is pleased to send to me such forms & instructions & proper proceedings to be taken to establish such facts as may be necessary for obtaining the same - and Obey Your M ty Ob t
J. B. Watkins

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Proves the time that each died

The Affiant of Geo W Bland aged sixty three and fifty five do upon our oaths declare that we were well acquainted with Stephen Ellis and Sally Ellis the former was a U.S. Pensioner under the act of June 1832 as we are informed and do believe who died on or about the day of December 1834 and that the said Sally Ellis died on the 23 rd day of January 1858. she remained Stephen Ellis' widow up to the time of her death. We were not present at their marriage, but we knew them whilst they lived together as man & wife for a great many years and have no doubt but that they were legally married in North Carolina. They were recognized as man & wife and we never heard the fact doubted or for once called in question. April 12 th 1859 G W Bland Geo W Bland
State of Virginia } County of Brunswick } S. S.
The foregoing Affidavit was sworn to and signed before me on this 12 th day of April 1859. And I certify the Affiants to be persons of good standing and respectable persons. Given under my hand the date above. — James Birdsong U.S.A.

Richmond Va
Aug 22 nd 1852
Sir
I send you herewith. An application for a Pension by Mrs Sally Ellis under The Act of 7 th July 1838. She is the widow of Stephen Ellis who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under act 7 th June 1832 at $20.00 per Ann in Brunswick County Va and who died 11 th December 1834.
These parties were Married in Northampton County N.C. 13 December 1790 and to this end. I made application to Mr Wm B Odum Clerk of Court to obtain "Record" evidence of this bond and will send you with the papers his certificate in relation thereto.
You will find a "Power of Attorney" executed to me & when I go on to Washington. I wish to examine the original papers upon which Stephen Ellis was made a Pensioner.
You will be kind enough to afford the com to me & oblige
Very Respectfully
W.H.M.
Your aff. Servt
Darius E Heath
Wm. R. Martin
Com of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

John K. Martin
June 6/53.

not differ materially from that of 1845.
The marriage bond does not probably give the date of the marriage of Stephen Ellis, who declared that he was born in 1764; and as to the present applicant, it is impossible to tell from the papers in this case when she was married, if ever. It will require evidence of great strength and the most unquestionable authenticity to establish the claim of this applicant.
John R. Martin Esq Richmond Va

Pension Office, March 13. 1860.
Sir:
I have the honor to enclose, herewith, the papers in the Pension case of Mrs. Sally Ellis, dec., widow of Stephen, N o 14,427 - under the Act of July 4 th 1838, in compliance with your request of the 12 th instant, and a copy of the endorsements on the papers on which Stephen Ellis received a pension in his life time - and to return the petition, &c of James Birdsey, admr. of Sally Ellis, dec.
I am, Sir
Very Respectfully
Your obedt Servt
W. D. Hicking
Commissioner
Hon. J. R. Thomson Chairman Comm te Pensions U. S. Senate

Senate of the United States, Committee on Pensions, March 12 1860.
Sir: I will be obliged to you for the suspended pension papers of Sally Ellis, dec d , referred to in the enclosed petitions.
Very respectfully,
J. R. Thompson, Chairman, for D. Cole, Clerk.
Geo. Whiting, Esq., Comm ee of Pensions.

Petersburg 15 th May 26. 1859
Dear Sir
Yours of yesterday's date was received -
I think as Mrs Sally Ellis had applied for a pension under the act of 7 th July 1838. and only wanted the date of Marriage proof which evidence I am now in possession of and which I can forward with other evidence - she having been at all the trouble and expense, her heir ought to have it - the act of June 1858 giving to the widow or heir Land bounty when the soldier or widow had filed or had been at all the trouble and expense in establishing their claim should have it - Mrs Ellis claimed

by her representatives than in a parolled case and hope you will consider the case fundamental  fundamental  to instructions how fully to proceed in Court &c
You will see her case reported in the suspended claims under the act of Sept. 16. 1850 -
Please let me hear from you
Yr. Mo. At J. N. Watkins
To the Comm. of Pensions - Washington

L. D. Watkins
May 25

And Mr. Office. May. 25 th 1859.
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 23 rd Instant. you are informed. that no allowance can be made to the Administrator of Mrs. Sally Ellis or to her children under existing pension laws.
There is no doubt, if your statement of the case be correct, that Mrs. Ellis was entitled to the benefits of the Act of 7 th July, 1838, that her pension, had she been allowed one, would have commenced 4 th March, 1836, but the fact that she died without being pensioned, precludes the possibility of making any such allowance after her decease.
A right to a pension is now a vested right. Whatever right Mrs. Ellis, had to a pension in her life time lapses to the Government at her death.
S. D. Watkins Esq. Petersburg, Va.,

In Sally Ellis Decln made 4 th June 1842.
Widow swears married 13 Decr 1778 She is aged 78 yrs Act July 4. 1836
Act July 4. 35
Decln made 3 rd June 45 married 13 Decr 1790 is aged 74 yrs
Act July 38 Decln made 11 th May 52 married 13 Decr 1790 aged 82 yrs (agrees with record as to age)
Stephen declares he entered service in Mecklenburg Va & was not out of the state

Wender 1 st Application Certif - Clk of Bruns- Warren High County - NC Dated 23 rd June 42 Marriage bond dated 21 st Nov 1778.
Wender last application Certif of Clk M c Thump- ton Co NC. of 10 June 1852 of no marriage bond.
Copy of family record Died 18 18 th Dec 1790 birth of 1 st child Oct 1791 2 nd Feb 93 - 2 nd & 3 rd (twins) Dec 95 - 4 th April 95 etc. widow born 1770

Brunswick County Va March 31 1859
Mr. S. H. Watkins will oblige me as Adm. of Mrs. Sally Ellis dec d , widow of Stephen Ellis dec d , who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7 th June 1832 - by examining of the papers on file in any of the Offices of the General Government at Washington & ascertain for the heirs of said Mrs. Sally Ellis dec d whether or not she was not entitled to a pension in right of her dec d husband, services in the war of the Revolution, and particularly under the aforesaid act of 7 th June 1832 - and subsequent widow acts 4 July '36 - 7 th July 1838 and others - she made application for a pension some years before her death, but for some cause it was never allowed to her Yrs Mrs. E. S.
Pat Birdsong, ad. of Sally Ellis dec d

The affidavit of George W T Blanch upon his oath declares that he copied from the family Bible of the late Stephen Ellis of Brunswick County who has been dead some Twenty five years or there abouts and that the marriage record of the said Stephen Ellis with Sally Shell was recorded in the same in the following words and figures viz n Stephen Ellis was born October 17 n 1764. and was married December 13 n 1790. Sally Ellis his wife was born 9 n July 1770. G W T Blanch
Brunswick County { State of Va } S.S.
This is to certify that the foregoing affidavit of Geo. W. T. Blanch was sworn to & signed in my pre- sence & that he is a credible person,
Given under my hand this 30 th day of April
1859
Jas. Bordron J.P.

Petersburg Va. April 6 th 1861
To the Pension Agent Washington D.C.
Sir
M rs Sally Ellis of Brunswick City Virginia filed a Declaration or Petition for a Pension on account of the Military services of Stephen Ellis dec d in the war of the Rebellions and in the act of y th July 1838 see "Senate Report of the Secretary of the Interior" 16 Feby. 1852. page 259 - it was suspended "Date of marriage requires proof" -
I forwarded a letter of request from J. A. Bridgman Adm t of Sally Ellis dec d on 23 rd May 1859 - and in answer to that or to some other letter I had written to the Dept. I rec d a letter from Com r Webb of the Pension Office and finding some difficulty in the matter I advised the Adm t to file a petition to Congress & get her claim allowed at $20 per year from Decem r . 1834 time of her husband's (Stephen Ellis) death - to 23 rd January 1858 time of her death - The Petition was presented by the Hon d J. W. Mason & referred to the proper Committee on the 25 th Jan y . 1860. up to June 1860 Mr. A. Dickinson wrote me that no report had been made of the case On the 20 th last month I wrote & requested Mr. Dickinson

to be good enough to furnish me with a Memo. of each paper filed with the Petition - his Answer in mini is dated 21. March 1861 & I herewith enclose it - W. K. is willing for any one duly authorized to inspect or copy them. - I am informed by the Adm. that about the time of filing her petition for a pension that some one seeking to get her claim allowed had copied or cut from the Bible (family) the date of their marriage - birth of their children &c and that instead of showing that they were married in Dec. 1790, it was set down as 1780 making her but 10 years old at that time the Marriage Book in Y. Office will show But the proof which is filed with the Petition to Congress proves that they were married 23 rd December 1790. That they had lived together as man & wife till her death 1834.
Stephen Ellis was pensioned under the act of 1832 at $20 per annum and died Dec. 1834. - Mr. Ellis filed a petition which was suspended as before stated and she died 23 rd Jan'y. 1858. - the Adm. claims at the rate for him at $20 per year from Dec. 34 to Jan'y 1858. -
Be pleased to cause an examination to be made of the papers in your Office & of those on file in the hands of the Secretary of the Senate and see whether you can cause payment to be made to the Adm. without further filing of papers &

if so, then I will prepare suitable papers for the Adm t . to sign &c. and will thank you to send me such directions, forms &c. as may be wanted in the matter. — Please do so at your earliest convenience & oblige Yrs Obed t
L. D. Watkins

Office Secretary of the Senate U.S. March 21. 1861.
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 20th instant, I have to inform you that the petition and papers of James Birdsong, administrator of Sally Ellis are on file in this office, and may, be inspected or copied by any one duly authorized to do so.
I am Sir
Your Ob d Serv t
Henry D. Atkins Secretary of the Senate
S. D. Watkins Esq Petersburg Va

Pension Office
June 6. 1853
Sir
In compliance with your request for a report in the case of Sally Ellis, widow of Stephen, upon the additional papers filed by you in Novr last, the whole case has been reviewed.
In the claimants declaration made 4 th June 1842, she states her age at 78 years, which would have placed her birth in 1764, and that she was married to Stephen Ellis Decr 13. 1778. To this declaration is appended a certified copy of a marriage bond executed by Stephen Ellis in November 1778.
In her second declaration made 3 d June 1845, she states her age at 74 years, and dates her marriage the 13 th Decr 1790.
In her third declaration she made 11 th May 1852, she states her age at 82 years, and dates her marriage 13 th December 1790. This declaration is attempted to be supported by what purports to be the original family record of Stephen Ellis, taken from his family bible, - the same which in 1845 she swears she had handed to Mr. Jenkins the summer of 1844.

It often occurs that discrepancies of this sort are attributable to impaired memory, and such as clearly arise from this cause are overlooked. In this case it would seem that an attempt has been made by some one to defraud the government.
The first declaration was made to fit the certified copy of the marriage bond which indicates a marriage in 1778, and the widow is made to swear that she is six years older than the family record shows her to be so that she may be fourteen years of age at the date of the alleged  supposed marriage; and this, too, when she had not parted with the possession of the family record which shows her to have been 8 years old and Stephen Ellis to have been but fourteen years old in Decr 1778.
She does not mention what was her maiden name, and the family record is prudently withheld. This application was for the benefit of the act of 4 th July 1836.
In 1845, having, as she swears, parted with her family record one year before, she swears she was married 13 th Dec r 1790, and is 74 years of age, or four years younger than she was three years before.
The document purporting to be a family record is evidently recent and in all probability spurious. The declaration made in 1852 does

Pensia Offic. 454 Jug 30 1845.
Sir,
The supplemental declaration of Sally Ellis, widow of Stephen Ellis, opening a claim for the benefit of the act of Jug 4, 1836 has been examined and filed. Mrs. Ellis in her first declaration, opened that she was married on the 13 th day of Decem. in 1778, and attempted sustained the averment date by a copy of the marriage bond filed in the clerk's office of the clerk of Warren county; but that certificate had reference to another person; for her husband, according to his own statement, could not have been more than 14 years old at that date. She now claims to have been married on the 13 th of December 1790, and refers to a family Record sent to T. J. Judkins, her former agnt. No such record has been received at this office, and the testimony now before it is entirely unsatisfactory. The claim under the act of Jug 4, 1836 is rejected. If a claim is opened under the act of Jug 7, 1838, the most clear and

ample testimony must be adduced to establish the marriage before January 1784. A copy of the Regulation under that act is enclosed, and they must be strictly adhered to.
W. Carter, Esq Weldon, North Carolina.

Virginia: At a County Court held for the County of Brunswick on the 22 nd day of February 1858.
On motion of James Birdsong, who made oath thereto according to law, and, together with Williamson Kelly his security, entered into & acknowledged a bond in the penalty of $4,000. conditioned as the law directs - which bond was acknowledged by the obligors therein named & ordered to be recorded - certificate is granted him for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Sally Ellis deceased in due form.
Respy
E. R. Turnbull Clerk

16.
Moves the adm n on Sally Ellis estate

Copies
No 16. 3941
Stephen Ellis of Brunswick in the State of Va., who was a pun- in the Regt. commanded by Col. Brunswick in the Virg. Line for 6 months. —
Imbarked on the Role of Virg. at the rate of $20. per annum to a- sume the 4 th March 1831. —
Certificate of 5 th Aug. 1833 Sent to R. Turnbull, C. C. Law. = Brunswick, Va. —
Rev. claim Act. June 7. 1833

Hon A H Harrington
June 28, 42

Sen H June 28: 42
Sir
The claim of Mrs Sarah Ellington under the act of 4 July 36 has been examined & her papers filed. — That act provides for those only whose marriage took place before the expiration of the husband's services and it does not appear by his papers under the act of 7. June 32 that he was in service after Aug 79. when she was married to him. By a late decision of the atty Gen the the act of 7. July 38 does not embrace the cases of those widows whose husbands were alive when the act of 7. June 32 was passed.
Hon. A. H. Harrington W.R.

House of Reps.
June 27th 1842
Sir
Enclosed you will receive the Declaration of Mrs. Sally Ellis of Brunswick city Va. an applicant for a pension together with the letter of Mr. Montgomery C. Clegg of Warren which accounts for the application coming from N.C. — which I hope will receive your attention &c. Very Respectfully
A. H. Arlington
J. L. Edwards Esqr. S Comst of Pensions }

Wamptown N.Y. 6 a . 23 rd June 1892.
Dear Sir: I have sent you the declaration of Mrs. Sally Ellis of Brunswick Co. Vt. - she resides so near the line of N.Y. Co. that she prefers to be placed upon the pension roll for this State. Your attention will greatly oblige Mrs. Ellis. I venture the opinion that the 70.680 Ratio will give but little satisfaction throughout the country. No important news. The country has been inundated with water & the crops of all kinds have been materially damaged thereby.
Yours sincerely W. H. Montgomery
7 H.R.A.

I Charles Turnbull clerk of the Court of Brunswick County, Certify, that William Pitt is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, This Thirteenth day of June in the year One Thousand eight hundred and forty two.
Charles Turnbull
"Know all men by these presents, that we Stephen Ellis & Stephen Shell are held & firmly bound unto Alexander Martin Esq. Governor &c in the sum of Five hundred pounds, to which payment well & truly to be made to the said Governor &c & to his successors in office, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators jointly & severally, firmly, by these presents. Sealed & dated this twenty fourth day of November Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred & forty eight.
The condition of this obligation is such that, whereas there is a marriage shortly to be solemnized & had between the above bound Stephen Ellis & Sally Shell. Now Know ye that, if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force &c.
Stephen Ellis & Stephen Shell
Signed Sealed &c in presence of M. D. Johnson

State of North Carolina
Wayne County
I, Moore Lewis Montgomery, clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for Wayne County in said State do certify that the foregoing is a true, full & perfect copy of the marriage bonds of Stephen Ellis & Sally Shell, except the dates, which in the original are in plain figures thus "24 th day of Novr 1778." as found among the files in my office. Attest. Moore Lewis Montgomery I have affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this 23 rd day of June 1842.
M c L. Montgomery Clk
Sally Ellis of Stephens Virginia
H. A. Harrington 172

Brimswick April 27. 1852
Sally Ellis widows of Stephens Ellis d. 20 Jan Ann. died 11 Dec 1834 (unfounded) to aid to death.
Sir. Your Letter to Mrs. Sally Ellis of this neighbourhood is now before me and I am directed by her to say to you that she is the person you state being the widow of Stephen Ellis who died the 11 th Dec r 1834. and wishes you or some other person to assist her in getting her pension of it can be got. She wishes me to say to you she has employed a Mr. Thos. Judkins to get or try to get it for her but she never has received one cent yet & Judkins denies receiving any thing she further desires me to say to you that if any has been received you can inform her by who is writing to say you the same course I have inspected the family record of Mrs. Ellis I find she was born in the year 1770 and married in the year 1790. I am the oldest man in the neighbourhood and was born 1795 by which event you can judge of my chance to have seen them married but have known them and husband from infancy and they were always reputed as man & wife as others about my age could also testify (we live on the Hoarsham line and very far out of parish without state is authorised to solemnize Matrimony Mr. & Mrs. Ellis was married in Northampton St. her name before marriage was Sally Shell (I am very glad to

have it in my power to put more business in your possession if they are entitled to it. I do not know who is entitled to the land in the last war with Great Britain the man that was drafted and hired a substitute or the substitute who served if the drafted man is entitled to it. I can get you two cases by informing me to that amount, I am acting solely for the benefit of my neighbor. Charge no fee. nor will any but am willing to do all for widows that lay before me to do. I will attend to filling up & forwarding any documents you may want to obtain the pension for Mrs Ellis.
Respectfully Yrs
G.W. Blanch
P.S. I think it hardly worth stating to you if you wish to get Mr Ellis pension you had best be in a hurry for according to common nature she cannot survive her long

36 Cong. 3 15 Sess. 3
Petition of James Birdsong adm r of Sally Ellis, dec d praying to be allowed a pension at the same rate that her husband Stephen Ellis received from the time of his death to that of her death.
1860 Jan'y. 25. Referred to the Com. on Pensions. 1861 Jan'y 16, Com. disch d . Power to S with long -
Mr. Mason

January 18 th 1860 Brunswick County Va. Decd. 1858
To the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled
The Petition of James Birdsong administrator of Sally Ellis dec d . Humbly sheweth that Stephen Ellis the husband of Sally dec d in December 1834, that he was a pen- sioner of the United States under the act of the 9 th June 1832 at the rate of twenty dollars per annum - that his widow Sally Ellis made a declaration and applied for Pension under the act of 7 th July 1838. but her claim was rejected for proof of marriage - being a poor widow and dependant on others, it is not believed that she renewed her applica- tion before her death, which occurred on the 23 rd January 1858. Attorney General P. F. Butler gave it as his opinion on the 13 th April 1839 that "in all cases where the husband was in receipt of a pension under any of the revolutionary pension acts, until the time of his death, the pension of the widow, under the act of the 4 th of July 1836, can only commence from the date of her husband's death" and considered it as a vested right if her marriage took place before the year 1794 - Your petitioner under all the Circumstances asks the passage of a law, or by Resolution, that the Commissioner of Pensions, or the Treasurer of the United States be required to pay her the annuity that Stephen Ellis her husband had been receiving, say twenty dollars per year from December 1834 to the 23 rd January 1858. - And your petitioner will ever pray &c. - Herewith I send proof of their Marriage mark A. - and proof of the death of Stephen & Sally Ellis marked B. and proof of Administration marked C. and reference is made to page 259 of the Report of the Secretary of the Interior to the Senate of the U. S. 23 rd February 1859 to prove her application for a pension and cause of suspension &c. -
James Birdsong Adm of Sally Ellis dec d
Witness: James M. Ford Jno C. Harrison

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th of July, 1836.
State of Virginia, } S.S. Brunswick County.
On this 3 rd day of May April, 1845, personally appeared before me one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Brunswick V a , Sally Ellis, aged 74 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836. That she is the widow of Stephen Ellis, decd. who was a private in the revolution, and was pensioned some fifteen years ago, at $20. per annum: And due his pension upto 4 th Sept r 1834, and deceased on the 11. of Dec r 1834. and for which I drew $5-38. Cents. I do further declare that she was married to Stephen Ellis on the 13 th of Dec r 1790. And I here further state, some time over two years ago, I agreed with a man by the name of Thomas J. Judkins of Warren County, N o Carolina, to collect for me my pension, I gave him such papers as he desired; if I had, then; and some time last summer I sent him, by a Mr. Wilson Carter of Halifax County N o Carolina, my family record, which he said he wanted as proof of my marriage; this I did in presence of William Pett Esqr. who will certify to seeing it taken out of my bible; (and for any further information, you must apply to the papers of Mr. Judkins, as they inform you when my husband was put on the pension roll: Squire Pett will certify what he knows of

11 10 11 10 11 10 11 this matter, as it was done by him. And that she  I have remained a widow ever since, that period as well more fully appear, by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Witness my hand and seal, Sally her Ellis Seal mark Sworn to and subscribed, on this day and year above written, before Wm Lett - J.P.
State of Virginia } William Lett depose and say that I am here Brunswick County } personally acquainted with Mrs. Sally Ellis, for years. I am from her age and bodily infirmity do not think her able to attend at Court to make her declaration; I do further say that I saw a leaf cut out of her bible which contains the date of the marriage of Stephen Ellis and wife Sally. I also was at Mrs. Sally Ellis' with Mr. Judkins when he under- took upon her pension
Wm Lett
June 30 th 1845.
State of Virginia: Brunswick County, to wit: } I, E. R. Turn bull, clerk of the County Court of Brunswick, in the State of Virginia, hereby certify, that Wm Lett, who hath the preceding certificate as a justice of the peace for Brunswick County, is a justice thereof, and that the foregoing signature purporting

to be a genuine. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court This 12 th day of June 1845 in the 69 th year of our foundation E.R. Turnbull
W. S. Saltonstall
...square still will certify what he knows of

Dear Sir, after you have examined my Case, you will please write to my Agent (Mr. Weldon Carter) at Weldon N. Carolina by so doing, you will very much oblige Your most Obedient Servant. Sally Eliz. By M. Carter
James L. Edwards Esq.
will report

STATE OF Virginia COUNTY OF Brunswick } ss: n
Be it known, that on this 11 day of May , A. D. eighteen hundred and fifty Two , before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Sally Ellis , a resident of Brunswick  in said County, and made oath according to law, that She is The widow of Stephen Ellis who was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $20.00 per annum under the act of Congress 7 June 1832, and that her husband the said Stephen Ellis died 11th day of December 1834
that She is directly interested, as aforesaid, as a claimant, and makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining such Increase of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations, or decisions that have been or may hereafter be adopted. The said Affiant further declares that She hereby constitutes and appoints JOHN K. MARTIN , of the City of Richmond and State of Virginia, to be Attorney and Agent to prosecute said claim, with power of substitution, to examine all papers and documents in relation to it, and to do all things necessary and lawful in the premises; except drawing the money, which will be hereafter provided for.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me,
William Sett J. Peace.
Sally Ellis her X marks Sign Mrs Ellis name
I, William Sett a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Sally Ellis , above-named, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, as I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth, and acknowledges the above Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
William Sett J. Peace.
In testimony that the above-named William Sett was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, at the date of the same, I hereby subscribe my name and affix the County Seal.
E R Turnbull County Clerk.

State of Virginia:
BRUNSWICK COUNTY, to wit:
I, E. R. TURNBULL, Clerk of the County Court of Brunswick, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that W m Sitt
who has given the annexed certificate s  is and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace for the said County, and that the signature s to said certificate s purporting to be his, are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and annex the Seal of said Court this 25 th day of May 1852, in the 76 th year of our foundation.
E. R. Turnbull

State of Virginia 3 County of Brunswick 3
AD 1832
On This 11 day of May personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace duly authorized to administer Oaths within and for the County aforesaid. Sally Ellis aged 82 years a resident of Brunswick County Virginia who being duly sworn according to Law. doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed 7 July 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows." That she is the widow of Stephen Ellis who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 7th June 1832, at the rate of $20. per Annum being Virginia Militia, and as a further evidence of his services in the Revolutionary War. You are referred to his declaration on file in the Pension office at Washington City.
She further declares that she was married to the said Stephen Ellis on the 13 day of December in the year Seventeen hundred and Ninty. That her husband, the aforesaid Stephen Ellis died on 11th day of December 1834; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen and Ninty four viz. at the time above stated.
That she has made application previously to be put on the Pension Roll, but has failed, from causes altogether unknown to herself.
Sally his Ellis mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I certify that Sally Ellis who subscribed the foregoing certificate is from old and bodily infirmity unable to appear in open Court and that I believe she is of the age above stated
William Pitt J.P.

State of Virginia County of Brunswick } On this 11 th day of May A.D. 1852 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid George W. T. Blanch aged 57 years a resident of Brunswick County and state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that he has known from his childhood up Stephen Ellis and Sally his wife. That they were reputed to be man and wife that they were also recognized as such in the neighbourhood that they had children whose names are Polly, John, Cynthia, Patsey, Green B., Byron Wyatt, Lucy S., Ira, Tamar, William J. Ellis. that they were recognized as the children of Stephen Ellis and Sally his wife. That he has every reason to believe the said Stephen Ellis was a worthman prisoner and died about the 11 th of December 1834 and that the Lady whose declaration will accompany this is his widow That upon an examination of their family Bible I find the following facts to wit as to marriage & births (Stephen Ellis Bible) Stephen Ellis was born Oct. 19 th 1764. Sally Ellis his wife was born Oct. 13 th 19 July 1770. and was married 13 th December 1790. Polly Ellis their daughter was born Oct. 19 th 1791. John Ellis was born Feby 18 th 1793. Cynthia S. Ellis & Patsey B. Ellis was born Dec 20 th 1793. Green B. Ellis was born 3 rd April 1798. Byron Ellis was born 8 th Jan'y 1800. Wyatt Ellis was born 12 th Jan'y 1802. Lucy S. Ellis was born Dec. 20 th 1803. Ira Ellis was born Feby 3 rd 1806. Tamar Ellis was born 8 th April 1808. William J. Ellis was born 17 th December 1811 and that he believes that the aforesaid record contains the truth. and that he

has no interest in making the foregoing declaration except so far as to assist the said Sally Ellis to obtain the pension to which he believes her justly entitled G W Blanch
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that Geo. W. Blanch who subscribed to the foregoing certificate is a high minded & honorable gentleman and that I believe he is of the age above stated William Pitt Jr.
State of Virginia County of Brunswick
On this 11 day of May A.D. 1852 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace duly authorized to administer oaths James Birdsong aged fifty two years a resident of Brunswick County and State aforesaid who being duly sworn accor- ding to law declares that he has known the aforesaid Stephen Ellis & Sally his wife and that they were recognized as such in the neighborhood since his first acquaintance about the year 1818 or 1820 from then until now they have been recognized as man and wife until the death of Stephen Ellis and since which time the Sally Ellis has been and is now recognized as the widow of the said Stephen Ellis and that the list of children given in foregoing Certificate of George W. Blanch I believe to be a correct one
(James Birdsong) Sworn to and subscribed before the day and year above written. And I hereby certify that James Birdsong who subscribed the foregoing

Certificate is a high minded and honorable gentleman and that I believe he is of the age above stated
William Lloyd J. P.
Mr. John H. Martin Richmond Virginia

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Mr. John H. Martin Richmond Virginia
Calhoun is a high minded and honorable gentleman and that I believe he is of the age also states that Williamsburg

Jackson, June 18 th 1852.
Mr. Martin
Sir I rec d your letter by last mail and have to say that there are no marriage Bonds on file in my office of a date anterior to 1811. which is the only record of marriages we have in this State, - I have been applied to in similar cases and have sent a certificate with seal of Office that I could not find the Bond. - I have below sent you one thinking it might be of some service to you. Price of Certificate 50 cts
Very Respectfully.
John B. Adam C.C.C.
By W. H. Hughes D.C.
State of North Carolina
Northampton County
I John B. Adam Clerk of the County Court of Northampton, in the State of North Carolina, do hereby certify that I have, upon application, made diligent search in my office. It being the place required by Law for Marriage Bonds to be deposited, and can find no Marriage Bonds for a license issued for the marriage of Stephen Ellis and Sally his wife. I further certify that there are no marriage Bonds on file in my office of a date anterior to the year A. D. 1811. Given under my hand & seal of office at Jackson this 18 th June A. D. 1852 in 76 th year of American Independence.
John B. Adam C.C.C.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Ellis Thomas GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11183 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED December 22, 1791 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.